Raised in Los Angeles

Was an assistant editor on Robert Altman’s “Quintet” (1979) and “HealtH” (1980)

Graduated to editor on the musical-comedy “Popeye” also directed by Altman

Assisted Oscar-winning editor William Reynolds on a number of films

First solo credit, the Oscar-nominated live action short “The Silence”

First worked with long-time collaborator, director Chris Columbus, on “Heartbreak Hotel”

Worked with director Garry Marshall on the romantic comedy “Pretty Woman”

Re-teamed with Columbus on “Home Alone” (1990) and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” (1992)

Again worked as editor for Columbus' comedy hit “Mrs. Doubtfire”

Fifth collaboration with Columbus for the comedy “Nine Months”

Made feature directorial debut with “Home Alone 3”

Directed the Drew Barrymore romantic comedy “Never Been Kissed”

Helmed the live-action version of the Hanna-Barbara animated classic “Scooby Doo”

Directed the sequel “Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed”

Helmed the family comedy “Yours, Mine, and Ours” starring Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo

Directed the live-action feature “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”